Kensington Palace

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Kensington Gardens, London, W8 4PX

Kensington Palace was once the favoured home of many Kings and Queens. Originally it was a private country house until the building was acquired by William III and Mary II in 1689, and was adapted to Royal residence by Sir Christopher Wren. To this day the main parts of this house are private and therefore not open to the public, however the state apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection is open to the public. Admission fees apply and concessions are available.

Kensington Palace - Sightseeing and Attractions in Holland Park, United Kingdom

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candyshop

Let down 22nd August 2008

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We were disappointed with our trip to Ken Palace. The rooms were quite shabby and particularly the rooms previously occupied by Princess Margaret. These rooms have been stripped bare and there is little information about their previous use. The dress display of Princess Diana's dresses is very poor. The dresses are on headless manaquins and it hard to envisage diana wearing the dress. A picture of her in the dress beside the manaquin would have helped. The other state rooms were ok and the staff were helpful if asked a question. Don't think this attraction is worth the £12 admission fee.

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